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Bitcoin mining stocks have gained fresh attention as investors increasingly view miners as energy and data centre operators rather than only Bitcoin producers.

Tether and the Government of Georgia have launched GEL₮, also known as GELT, a stablecoin backed by the Georgian lari.

Strategy has retired $1.5 billion in convertible debt at a discount while increasing its Bitcoin holdings to 843,738 BTC.

Netbank introduced a new stablecoin settlement feature enabling fintech firms and global payments platforms to convert digital assets directly into local currency across the Philippines.

Binance Wallet launched Event Rush on May 25, introducing a platform that allows users to trade blockchain-based tokens linked to real-world event outcomes using onchain markets settled in Tether.

The United Arab Emirates introduced stricter token issuance regulations in 2026 through new frameworks from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and the federal Capital Markets Authority.

Bitcoin has entered a higher-risk trading environment as persistent outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs fuel concerns over growing institutional selling pressure.

Robert Kiyosaki warned that Iran’s reported acceptance of yuan-based oil payments could intensify long-term pressure on the US dollar and accelerate broader de-dollarisation trends.

Cardano’s on-chain governance system is facing growing internal conflict after community-elected DReps repeatedly voted against major treasury proposals backed by founder Charles Hoskinson, Emurgo and Input Output Global.

The US Department of Justice said federal prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of Bitcoin linked to an alleged synthetic drug trafficking operation involving Binance accounts, blockchain tracing and undercover cryptocurrency payments.

BitMine Immersion Technologies is expected to join the Russell 1000 Index following FTSE Russell’s semi-annual index reconstitution scheduled for June 26.